Albuquerque NOW!

Episode 019 The Emergence of the Symphonic Band with John Emory, Rio Grande Symphonic Band

Dave farbrook — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:22:50 GMT

In this episode of Albuquerque NOW!, we sit down with John Emory, director of the Rio Grande Symphonic Band, to explore how this dynamic community ensemble came to life. John shares the inspiring story of the band’s beginnings, what it takes to become a member, and his own musical journey—from his early years as a young musician to his career as a music educator and conductor. Join us for an engaging conversation about the power of music, community, and the enduring spirit of performance in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 018 Are EVs for Our Future

Dave farbrook — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:18:19 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Conversation in a pizza and beer setting. Counter to the World's concerns about politics, COVID and returning to the critical task of living. Are Electro-Volt Vehicles finally a practical solution to the world's changing need for consuming products that are basic to our way of life? Rubin, an Albuquerque resident and recent graduate of the University of New Mexico, in psychology, joins me on this interesting and informative topic.

Acknowledgments: Ozzy Osbourne, “I don't want to Change the World” Album: No More Tears, Label: Epic Records, Released: 1991, ABBA, "Dancing Queen" Album: Arrival Label: Polar; ‎Epic‎; ‎Atlantic Released: 1976

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 017 Building Awareness Out of Complexity

Dave farbrook — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:37:33 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Conversation in a pizza and beer setting. Counter to the World's concerns about politics, COVID and returning to the critical task of living. What is a Virtual World War? Are we in a World War Economy? When $6/gallon sounds like a steal... US fuel producers are on track to rake in record cash windfalls. Are we living in a recession? Can our community absorb living with MAGA in politics? These questions are personally confusing. I interviewed Rubin, an Albuquerque resident and recent graduate of the University of New Mexico, in psychology, and asked him to tackle this topic.

Acknowledgments: Ozzy Osbourne, “No More Tears” Album: No More Tears, Label: Epic Records, Released: 1991

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 016 Are Dream Boards A Real Tool to get to your Life Goals?

Dave farbrook — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:16:22 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Conversation in a pizza and beer setting. Counter to the World's concerns about politics, COVID and returning to the important task of living. In trying to use tools such as Dream Boards or Story Boards which are a series of visual life markers and goals, the value can get lost in the individual's search for quick life fixes, and a search for values that lack authentic desires or are personally confusing. I interview Rubin who is an Albuquerque resident and recent graduate of the University of New Mexico in psychology and asked him to tackle this sensitive topic.

Acknowledgments: Dwight Yoakam, A Thousand Miles From Nowhere (This Time, Reprise Records on March 23, 1993)

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 15 The Challenge To Do More

Dave farbrook — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:46:27 GMT

The challenge to do more. A conversation in a pizza and beer setting discusses the improvements needed in New Mexico colleges to ensure good outcomes student attendance and reduction in student debt., appreciating our heritage and the icons that started from people who had a passion to protect and improve our unique ethnic experiences and an interview with author JJ Alexander presents his unique experience relating to helping people. Acknowledgments to Dan Hartman - Relight My Fire (1979) featuring vocals Loleatta Holloway, ACDC/Born In Black by Max Power (1976), The Commodores-Brick House (1977)

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 014 House of Cards - happy Father’s Day to all the fathers!

Dave farbrook — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:16:28 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 014 House of Cards - happy Father’s Day to all the fathers!

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers. Overall fathers are there – what if a man is scared to be a father, he is always going to hear fathers aren’t going to be around, but listening to what a good character of the father is, the road to being that good father begins to take shape and a man can see the way to being successful.
1. Fathers listen to understand they never listen to criticize;
2. They lead with character and integrity;
3. A Leader is not telling people what to do but leading by example;
4. Fathers also are their children’s biggest cheerleaders when their children follow their dreams;

5. Fathers protect the children spiritually from spiritual warfare, mentally from negative news, and emotionally by bringing order.

Thanks to those who agreed to interview. Acknowledgments: Scorpions: House of Cards, BMI, Scorpions: Born to Touch Your Feelings, ASCAP

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 013 With A Little Help From My Friends Origin Stories Part 3

Dave farbrook — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:31:16 GMT

This is Albuquerque NOW!. We're back with Dr. Corey Hill, sharing his thoughts about the stories we were raised with. His experiences in how they can be applied living in our current world situation, living with the pandemic.

Acknowledgments to Corey Still Ph.D., a citizen of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Director of Scholarship Operations for the American Indian Graduate Center, Pete Seeger In His Own Words: Environment, Civil Rights, Songs, Communism, Science, 1960s (1998), Things Left Unsaid - Disciple; Scars Remain (2006)

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 013 With A Little Help From My Friends Origin Stories Part 2

Dave farbrook — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:10:28 GMT

Thinking about the stories we were raised with, how have they helped us to relate to one another. In reading our graphic novels and comic books, the themes show us that we have a need for justice and balance. In this portion of the interview, Dr. Corey discusses stories, experiences, and the importance of understanding giving back for the purpose of creating good in the community.

Acknowledgments to Corey Still Ph.D., a citizen of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Director of Scholarship Operations for the American Indian Graduate Center, Quiet Mind Cafe-Navajo Prayer As I Walk with Beauty, See What Canyon Life Is Like for a Navajo Pageant Winner-Short Film Showcase Directed and produced by Dana Romanoff and Amy Marquis, Coyote Legends with Lawrence Aripa the Coeur d'Alene Reservation in Idaho, Alan Jackson - When Daddy Let Me Drive

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 13 With A Little Help From My Friends Origin Stories Part 1

Dave farbrook — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:57:20 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Conversation in a pizza and beer setting episode 13 discusses origin stories and how we find our place through experiences and stories we learned. It’s hard to understand everything about the world, yet we select the information that comes from the knowledge we already have learned and that's how we build understanding about others and events. Looking out on the world from my “platform” of view and by adding my own twist and spin on things may not be clear enough. We want to be successful but it takes a community to step in and help. We try to understand who our relatives are, both family members and extended family. It's important to understand our origins in every decision we make.

Acknowledgments to Corey Still Ph.D., a citizen of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Director of Scholarship Operations for the American Indian Graduate Center, The Creation Story of the Haudenosaunee artist Arnold Jacobs, Duane Hollow Horn Bear - Essential Understanding #5, Robert Lewis - The First Fire, Gregory A. Cajete TEDxABQSalon A Pueblo Story of Sustainability, Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends (Live)

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 12 What Is The Spirit of Rodeo?

Dave farbrook — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:13:06 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Conversation in a pizza and beer setting what is the Spirit of Rodeo? It's more than chaps, boots, spurs, bone, and blood. Explores the question: Can COVID-19 break the cowboy sport that leads to some of the world's hottest stories and the greatest of family memories?

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 11: Being a Hero In Your Parents Eyes.

Dave farbrook — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:57:20 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Conversation in a pizza and beer setting an extended addition covering topics: Afrofuturism with Harris Smith, dean of UNM's College of Fine Arts. Explores the questions: What is evidence of a hero and what is the essence of finding your personal power?

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 10: Turning Our Life Around for 2021 with Guest: “Hello, Americans! This is Paul Harvey! [pause] Stand by for news!”

Dave farbrook — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 21:32:03 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 10: Turning Our Life Around for 2021 with Guest: Paul Harvey! It is the turning of 2020, a year of chaos and review, personal challenges and a look towards the ending of a pandemic by 2021. However, this is still a time for nobility and great a need to stand together and love one another.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 9: Is the Theatre Really Dead? With Harris Smith, Dean of UNM's College of Fine Arts.

Dave farbrook — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:21:12 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 9. Is the Theatre Really Dead? Discussion with Harris Smith, Dean of UNM's College of Fine Arts, a resurgence of energy devoted to making UNM a destination college for students. A message to Albuquerque that brings an exciting new vision of the performing arts during the pandemic and a vision for the future.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 8: Brother Your Rights!

Dave farbrook — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:22:57 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 8 Brother Your Rights! Volunteering in New Mexico is a
conversation in a pizza and beer setting discussing the importance of
involving your time and impacting our community and neighborhoods. In following with Episode 7.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 7: Non-Profit Businesses in 2020

Dave farbrook — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:13:25 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 7 Non-Profit Business in New Mexico is a conversation in a pizza and beer setting discussing the importance of non-profit directed service impacting our community and neighborhoods.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 6 VIRTUAL ARTWORK?

Dave farbrook — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:30:07 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 6 VIRTUAL ARTWORK is conversation in a pizza and beer setting interviewing University of Arizona professor Joseph Farbrook (www.farbrook.net). He discusses creating digital artwork in the form of electronic installations, interactive video, and augmented and virtual reality narratives. Is this art's next answer to the COVID isolating effects?

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 1: Joined Forces

Dave farbrook — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:11:34 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! is a podcast series dedicated to getting back to experience living as a personal experience that should be cherished. I feel it is a fight to keep the world’s views from invading the balance we try to keep.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 5 All Over The World

Dave farbrook — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:36:06 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 5 Is conversation in a pizza and beer setting interviewing Dr. Bonnie Wirfs, a retired medical internist with an interesting point of view about COVID, work on prevention in Albuquerque, and getting back to the importance of medicine as healing and not as warehousing.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 4 Opportunities with People of Knowledge

Dave farbrook — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:27:56 GMT

Taking a closer look at opportunities with people of knowledge who speak into our lives and open doors of change to our personal pictures of living in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 3 Family

Dave farbrook — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:48:44 GMT

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 3 Family is conversation in a pizza and beer setting about the importance of family during hard times.

Albuquerque NOW! Episode 2 SLEEP!

Dave farbrook — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:31:48 GMT

Taking a closer look at why I can't sleep during world crises